Underwriting Team Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the underwriting strategy and decision-making processes for intricate risks.

• Supervise and manage underwriting operations to ensure compliance with carrier guidelines, company policies, and regulatory standards.

• Track portfolio performance and modify underwriting practices to meet profitability, growth, and risk management goals.

• Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to underwriting teams.

• Act as a point of escalation for complex underwriting challenges.

• Cultivate and maintain robust relationships with brokers, agents, and market partners.

• Coach, mentor, and enhance the skills of underwriting staff.

• Assess market trends, competitor activities, and data insights to guide pricing, product development, and underwriting strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, or a related field is preferred.

• Significant experience in underwriting, including commercial or specialty lines.

• Proven leadership experience in managing underwriting teams and achieving performance targets.

• Demonstrated success in reaching profitability and growth objectives through effective underwriting strategies and portfolio management.

• Relevant certifications such as CPCU or equivalent professional designations are preferred.

• Necessary state-specific insurance licenses required according to role responsibilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance.

• Tax-advantaged savings accounts.

• 401(k) plan with company match.

• Generous paid time off programs.

• Company holidays.

• Vacation and sick days.

• New parent leave.

• Restricted stock units.

• Deferred compensation plan.